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The problem with typical prescription or over-the-counter muscle relaxers is that they do not heal the problem. They just shut off communication between your nervous system and brain so you donât feel pain. However, the shut-off isnât localized just to the painful and spastic muscles.
How They Work. While muscle relaxers are sometimes used for chronic health problems, the acute conditions that muscle relaxers are used to treat include temporary pain and stiffness. When you take muscle relaxers, they work on your muscle fibers and/or nerves to reduce the pain and relieve tension in the tight muscles. According to the AAFP, the goal is to improve muscle functionality so that you can resume your activities.